US military chief advised Trump to halt strikes near Strait of Hormuz, report says
U.S. CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper reportedly urged President Trump to stop strikes near the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian military targets were degraded.
U.S. Central Command Chief Admiral Brad Cooper reportedly advised President Donald Trump that further military strikes around the Strait of Hormuz were unnecessary due to a depletion of viable targets. According to reports citing sources familiar with the discussions, Cooper stated that previous operations had significantly weakened Tehran's ability to attack commercial shipping in the vital waterway.
The military commander reportedly warned that continuing the campaign carried a heightened risk of escalating into a full-scale conflict without yielding additional military gains. Cooper's evaluation allegedly played a key role in President Trump's decision on Friday to halt U.S. strikes against Iranian positions. Neither the White House nor U.S. defense officials have publicly confirmed the contents of the briefing.
Sources: Anadolu Agency